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Sourwood and hill cane arrows for arrow trade
Pat B:
I selected 3 sourwood shoots and 2 hill canes to build a few arrows, for the arrow trade and some for other projects. I started with an initial straightening a few days ago...
Today I cut the shafts to 30" my normal length, did a little more straightening then spined them to find the stiff side, the side that goes against the bow. Once that is determined I cut the string nock and also taper the point end and cut the a slot for the point on the same plain. I do this for simplicity and for my style of shooting it works just fine.
The shaft on the bottom had a naturally bulbous end so I'm gonna give that arrow a small game blunt. More to come...
Trapper Rob:
Pat those are looking good can't wait to see them finished.
Fox:
Love to watch your process! :OK
Hawkdancer:
Nice! I am working a red osier shaft for the trade! Just have to decide the fletch, point, and decorations to be ready to ship! (lol) (lol)
Hawkdancer
Pat B:
I did a bit more hand straightening yesterday and worked on shaping the self nocks. I start this with a single bandsaw cut(I do the same for the point end)...
...then open that cut with a thin bladed knife...
...then with sandpaper folded over and over until I open the throat to my liking...
...then taper the point end and add the initial point slot. Each individual points will be fitted when the time comes. Also, on this sourwood shaft I'll use the natural bulbous end as a blunt for a small game arrow.
The next step will be a bit more hand straightening then I'll temper each shaft. This helps keep them straight.
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